The B.A. in Outdoor Studies prepares students for careers in outdoor recreation and education through expedition and classroom learning.
Students may choose to pursue a concentration in outdoor education, wilderness therapy, commercial recreation/tourism, or land management. Our goal is to graduate students who are prepared to serve an increasingly diverse outdoor constituency.
A graduate with a degree in Outdoor Studies is expected to:
- Design, implement, and evaluate indoor and outdoor recreational programs
- Demonstrate the art of expedition leadership and related outdoor skills
- Understand the significance of public lands to a culturally diverse outdoor community
- Interpret natural history for educational curricula, and
- Articulate ethical principles and standards relevant to outdoor recreation professionals